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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.64, 16,477.88 and 3,193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.64, 16,477.88 and 3,193.06 is: 4,790.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.64 : 16,477.88 = 3,193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.64/16,477.88 = 3,193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.64x = 16,477.88 × 3,193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.64x = 52,614,859.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,614,859.51/10,983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.29

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